Love Inspired
17 primary works • 21 total works
Book 12
WEDDING DREAMS...
The handmade quilt had been stored with care-along with Rosemary Brinson's cherished dreams. The wedding was called off and Rosemary vowed she'd never marry.
Then Kirk Lawrence arrived, hired to renovate the historic town church. The rugged steeplejack had always avoided serious ties, but Rosemary's tender smile touched his very soul. He wondered about the quilt she treasured and why no man had made her his wife.
Kirk knew that by summer's end, he would restore the old church to its former glory. But could he mend Rosemary's heart-and rescue her lost dreams?
Welcome to Love Inspired (TM)-stories that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart. Meet men and women facing the challenges of today's world and learning important lessons about life, faith and love.
Book 30
DETERMINED DAD!
Loner Cash Langley trusted and loved far too few. So when he lost his family-all but his precious orphaned niece-he was eager to build his world around the infant girl. But the baby was left in the custody of Jane Everett, his sister's closest friend! Shocked and outraged, Cash insisted that he should raise the child.
As tender-hearted Jane struggled to resist Cash's demands, she prayed to understand heaven's plan. Could her steadfast love warm his cold heart-and bring faith to his chilly soul?
Welcome to Love Inspired (TM)-stories about life, faith and love that will lift your spirits and gladden your heart!
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Book 66
LOVE THY-NEW-NEIGHBOR?
Timid piano teacher Thea Glenheim was dutifully content in sleepy, conservative Lake Lowell. Still, sometimes she secretly craved a little excitement....
What Thea got turned her world topsy-turvy! Her brand-new neighbor, handsome, charismatic Peter Della had a plan to help troubled city teens, which scandalized straitlaced Lake Lowell. Yet Peter's love of children warmed Thea's heart. And his confidence in her inspired a tender new courage. But could Thea find the faith to face down her community-and stand by this beloved new man in town?
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Book 99
Reverend Ben Hunter hurried through the halls of his church, looking for help-or at least lessons in taking care of babies. Little Tyler had been left in the church pew with a note attached to his makeshift crib.
Someone thought that Ben would make the perfect father for the baby. And the beautiful daycare teacher, Sara Conroy, had to agree. As soon as she saw Tyler nestled so safely in Ben's arms, Sara knew that the man was meant to have a family of his own. With his strong faith and Sara's love, could Ben Hunter find the happiness that he so deserved?
Book 108
JUST WHEN SHE NEEDED A HERO...
Reporter Stephanie Maguire had found herself in a dangerous situation, when rugged Derek Kane rushed in to the rescue. But no sooner had he brought her to safety than he fled the scene, leaving the lovely reporter's nose twitching for information about her hero.
Derek wanted to keep Stephanie safe-from him and his past. He was nobody's hero. The time he spent doing good deeds for others was to pay for his mistakes. But little did Derek know that his steady faith and warm heart had already hooked Stephanie, and she wasn't about to give up on his story-or his love....
Book 111
LOVE IN BLOOM
Gage Farrell had answered Cat Simmons's prayers. She needed a loan to expand her nursery, and he had offered.
Gage eagerly anticipated their new partnership. Eden was the perfect place to reevaluate his materialistic lifestyle and find spiritual healing. But theirs was obviously not a perfect partnership. Cat was set in her rigid traditions and small-town ways, and Gage liked to think big!
Still, Gage found Cat's honesty and warmth refreshing, and it wasn't long before her mere presence started to play havoc with his concentration. And it looked as though there was more to this partnership than just business....
Book 117
Little Nattie needed love, and Callie Randolph was just the woman to make her smile again. A licensed nurse with sorrows of her own, Callie felt a deep and special connection to the troubled child. And after years of heartbreak over a bitter secret, Callie was falling in love-with Nattie's handsome daddy, David Hamilton.
It all seemed perfect-a beautiful little girl who adored her and a kind man who challenged her heart and made her want to sing. But it was time for Callie to trust in God and tell David everything. Did she have the strength to test her courage this one time-all for love?
Book 137
A MIRACLE IN THE MAKING...
Jilted bride Hannah Kirkland had come to the small Wisconsin town to help her parents settle in-and to find herself. Instead, she discovered that God had a larger plan for her. Because the carpenter who was building her parents' dream home, Guthrie Thomas, needed to learn the power of forgiveness. So with hammer and nails in hand, Hannah set to work beside Guthrie. And though she sought only to become his friend, being with Guthrie made Hannah feel safe and protected. Suddenly Hannah knew she'd come home. But could the Lord help Guthrie let go of the past so he could embrace their love?
Book 162
IF IT'S MEANT TO BE...
When preacher's daughter Spring Kirkland left snowy Wisconsin for sunny Florida, a rekindled romance was the last thing on her mind. On a mission to save her beloved mother's life, Spring meant to uncover a well-guarded family secret. But in doing so, she unexpectedly unearthed a long-buried yearning....
A decade ago, Marco Da Palma had convinced himself that Spring was beyond his reach. Now here she was, still single-and as alluring as ever. A successful physician, Marco had far more to offer her this time around. If only he dared believe that the one thing that mattered was the one thing he'd had all along: a heart full of love....
Book 177
TWO WORLDS, ONE LOVE
He' d been alone too long. She' d never been alone. But Jemma Dupre and Philip Somerville knew that their fates were forever intertwined.
Yet Jemma wasn' t sure of her feelings for Philip. After her past heartache, she wanted to prove she could stand on her own. But Philip was nothing like her late husband. Dependable and loving, he offered Jemma everything she had dreamed, yet was afraid to take....
Philip had loved and lost. Though once he saw Jemma' s open and loving ways, he wanted to give her the world. But first he had to show her that God' s plan included the treasure of a second chance at love...
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Pastor Tanner Bond needed to break down the barriers between his congregation and the Mexican-Americans who had recently moved to Pleasant Prairie. But he didn' t expect God to send him Lucie Hansen....
Lucie was bold, brash and bilingual. She was determined to help Tanner understand the new Hispanic residents, but she was also his complete opposite- impulsive and confident, while he pondered and prayed before acting. Growing up as a " preacher' s kid," Lucie had resented the restrictions put on her. She didn' t want to have feelings for Tanner... even though she did. Would her rush to bring harmony do more harm than good? And would the preacher' s daughter realize she' d make a perfect pastor' s wife?
Book 227
No one knew more about heartbreak than Tara Parnell. Widowed and struggling to make ends meet, she was determined to overcome her obstacles with faith and business savvy. The last hurdle was her attraction to handsome businessman Stone Dempsey, the man who seemed determined to ruin all her plans... .
For once, Stone felt something when he met Tara. Her sparkling eyes and shyness warmed him, but her stubbornness intrigued him even more. Finally, he' d found a kindred spirit and a reason to believe again. Stone wanted her in his life, but this would take some convincing. If he searched his heart, would he help Tara see that together they were a dream come true?
Book 304
When city gal Summer Maxwell came to visit her family's Texas small town, her car broke down nine miles from her destination.
World-weary and lagging in her faith, Summer didn't think things could get worse...until a handsome stranger came to her rescue and opened her eyes to the joy she'd long been missing. Landscaper Mack Riley's heart ached to see someone as caring and beautiful as Summer so confused about her life.
He wanted to admit his growing feelings for her. But would she trust him after a secret from his past came back to haunt him - or would their love pass every possible test?
Dr. Jake McClure's basset hound has fallen in love.
With a single mom, her adorable twins and the orphaned kittens they rescued. Man's best friend suddenly won't budge from Jeannie Broussard's home-and Jake can understand why. Jeannie's place is full of love, laughter and everything Jake has been missing in his life lately. As Jake spends time with Jeannie and her girls, a bond forges between them, and soon Jake is wondering if he's the perfect fit in this fatherless family....